CEA proposes technical standards for renewable plants and BESS construction
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued a draft amendment to its Technical Standards for Construction of Electrical Plants and Electric Lines Regulations, 2022, introducing a dedicated framework for renewable energy projects and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The draft, filed under F No. CEA-TH-17/1/2021-TETD Division, was opened for public comments in October 2025 and is now at the final stage. The amended regulations are scheduled to come into force on April 1, 2027, if…